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R202 NAY

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,707 mi
Last recorded17,707 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 17,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 16,639 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 16,639 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 15,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 14,623 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 14,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 13,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 13,865 miles

Headlamp aim too high Unit changed to offside and adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right Dipped beam incorrectly mounted on wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 13,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 13,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies adjusted length (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 10,195 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 10,195 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 8,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 8,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 8,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,870 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 7,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,580 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?

Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 18
Horn not working 14
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R202 NAY is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 22,528 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph T509 Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R202 NAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T509 Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph T509 Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R202 NAY registered?

R202 NAY is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R202 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 NAY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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